Which Statement Is NOT True Regarding Orthologous Genes

question 56

Multiple Choice

Which statement is NOT true regarding orthologous genes?

• A) They share similar sequences.
• B) They usually have the same function.
• C) They usually have a similar three-dimensional structure.
• D) They presumably arose from a gene duplication event.
• E) All of the statements are true.

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Definitions:

Concentration Ratio

A measure of the total market share that is controlled by a specified number of the largest firms within an industry, indicating the level of market competition.

Mutual Interdependence

A situation in which a change in price strategy (or in some other strategy) by one firm will affect the sales and profits of another firm (or other firms). Any firm that makes such a change can expect its rivals to react to the change.

Price Competition

A market strategy where companies reduce prices to attract consumers, often leading to a race to the bottom.

Dominant Strategy

In a strategic interaction (game) between two or more players, a course of action (strategy) that a player will wish to undertake no matter what the other players choose to do.